Music festival comes to Burningtown
 

Music festival comes to Burningtown

The Burningtown Music Festival will be Sept. 14 in the Nantahala National Forest in the Burningtown Township of Macon County.
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DePaolo to be exhibited in The Strand at 38 Main
 

DePaolo to be exhibited in The Strand at 38 Main

Works by artist Dominick “Nick” DePaolo will be on display throughout the month of September in the lobby at The…
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Annual charity bingo event in Haywood
 

Annual charity bingo event in Haywood

The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Women’s Circle will hold its annual “Baskets and Bags Bingo” charity event at 6…
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Monks to build sand mandala, perform sacred music and dance at WCU
 

Monks to build sand mandala, perform sacred music and dance at WCU

Monks from the Drepung Loseling monastery will demonstrate the art of mandala sand painting and perform sacred music and dance…
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Mountain Faith, Primitive Quartet in Franklin
 

Mountain Faith, Primitive Quartet in Franklin

Acclaimed gospel groups Mountain Faith and the Primitive Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Smoky…
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Merle Haggard to bring honky-tonk to Franklin
 

Merle Haggard to bring honky-tonk to Franklin

Legendary country singer Merle Haggard will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

It’s like losing your virginity and seeing the Apocalypse at the same time.
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Grace Cathey’s metal flowers to join the ranks of Waynesville public art pieces
 

Grace Cathey’s metal flowers to join the ranks of Waynesville public art pieces

A new public art sculpture will be unveiled in downtown Waynesville this week by renowned Western North Carolina metal sculptor…
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Nature-inspired metal artist garners acclaim from unusual fanbase
 

Nature-inspired metal artist garners acclaim from unusual fanbase

A fiery inferno blasts through the sheet metal like a hot knife through butter. The screeching sound of a grinder…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I had never heard anything like that before. Sitting on the porch of my grandfather’s camp on Lake Champlain, a…
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Waynesville taps into craft beer festival
 

Waynesville taps into craft beer festival

The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Brewing the next chapter
 

Brewing the next chapter

During the last 20 years, the Western North Carolina craft beer scene has exploded.  While Asheville’s nearly 20 breweries earned…
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Smoky Mountain Folk Festival returns to Lake J
 

Smoky Mountain Folk Festival returns to Lake J

The 43rd annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival will be Aug. 30-31 at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska.
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WCU chancellor, first lady and friends to perform
 

WCU chancellor, first lady and friends to perform

Western Carolina University’s first couple will team up with other WCU performers, including recent Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Terrence Mann,…
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Hank Williams Jr. to perform at Harrah’s
 

Hank Williams Jr. to perform at Harrah’s

Legendary outlaw country singer Hank Williams Jr. will play at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center.
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Labor Day in WNC
 

Labor Day in WNC

Labor Day LakeAlooza at Fontana Village The 4th annual Labor Day Weekend LakeAlooza celebration will be Aug. 30 to Sept. 1,…
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Copper Pot named by Food & Wine
 

Copper Pot named by Food & Wine

The editors of Food & Wine magazine honored Waynesville’s Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon in the September issue. The artisan…
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Open Air Indian Art Market in Cherokee
 

Open Air Indian Art Market in Cherokee

The Open Air Indian Art Market will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Qualla…
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Mountain Momma
 

Mountain Momma

If you’re lucky enough to stay home this Labor Day weekend, revel in the fact you live somewhere other people…
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‘How to create a mural’ presentation in Bryson City
 

‘How to create a mural’ presentation in Bryson City

Artist, writer and speaker Doreyl Ammons Cain will do a demonstration and presentation on the four-step process of creating a…
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Mountain dulcimer concert, workshop
 

Mountain dulcimer concert, workshop

Champion mountain dulcimer players Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Swain…
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Photographer exhibit, reception at WCU
 

Photographer exhibit, reception at WCU

Photographer Dr. Rick Cary will have a reception for his exhibit “Credo: Documentary Photographs of Signs Following Believers” from 6…
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SCC offers voice acting
 

SCC offers voice acting

In order to introduce area residents to the potential of a voice acting career path, Voice Coaches presents “Getting Paid…
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Haywood County Fair schedule of events
 

Haywood County Fair schedule of events

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 5:00 p.m. Carnival Rides Open 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Open to the Public 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies Followed…
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Mountain momma
 

Mountain momma

My kids have been in training all summer for the Haywood County Fair. They haven’t been raising giant pumpkins nor…
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Cherokee exhibit on view at SCC
 

Cherokee exhibit on view at SCC

The Cherokee exhibit “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future” is on display through Sept. 19 in the Balsam Building Lobby…
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Craft beer festival on tap in Waynesville
 

Craft beer festival on tap in Waynesville

The inaugural Waynesville Craft Beer Festival will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the American Legion…
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Jazz guitarist plays Sylva Library
 

Jazz guitarist plays Sylva Library

Local jazz guitarist Chad Hallyburton will present a musical program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, at the Jackson County Public…
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Balsam Range receives seven IBMA nominations
 

Balsam Range receives seven IBMA nominations

Renowned Western North Carolina bluegrass/gospel band Balsam Range received seven nominations for the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards.
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

The floor below me began to shake. For a moment, the idea of the structure collapsing seemed plausible. All around…
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Bringing history back to the open road
 

Bringing history back to the open road

A loud roar echoed from the back of the building. The deafening sound is terrifying, yet captivating, heightened by the…
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Mountain momma
 

Mountain momma

The scramble is on across WNC to pack in a few last drops of quality family time before school starts…
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Donate to Cullowhee Mountain ARTS
 

Donate to Cullowhee Mountain ARTS

“Drawings for Art” fundraiser is currently going on to benefit the Cullowhee Mountain ARTS. The drawings will take place during…
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Off-beat romantic comedy hits the stage
 

Off-beat romantic comedy hits the stage

The Highlands-Cashiers Players present the off-beat romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” Aug. 22-25 and Aug. 29-Sept. 1, at the Highlands Performing…
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Summer bike rally in Maggie Valley
 

Summer bike rally in Maggie Valley

The Maggie Valley Summer Rally will be Aug. 16-18 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
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Balsam Range to play Franklin 
 

Balsam Range to play Franklin 

Acclaimed bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will play a free concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Cowee School…
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Haywood County Fair returns, Balsam Range headlines
 

Haywood County Fair returns, Balsam Range headlines

The Haywood County Fair will run Aug. 20-26, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds. With an array of food and craft…
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Jeff Little Trio brings Americana to Stecoah
 

Jeff Little Trio brings Americana to Stecoah

The Jeff Little Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in…
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American Idol singer at Harrah’s
 

American Idol singer at Harrah’s

American Idol singer Lauren Alaina will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 22, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

This might get loud. I tend to say that to anyone who finds themselves in the passenger’s seat of my…
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Skating the Smokies for a good cause
 

Skating the Smokies for a good cause

Don’t mess with a mountain girl, especially one on roller skates. “We’re a tough bunch, and we stick together,” said…
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Cherokee musical focuses on life of Will Holland Thomas
 

Cherokee musical focuses on life of Will Holland Thomas

About 30 people sat scattered around the 2,800-seat Mountainside Theater in Cherokee, watching the makings of something that has never…
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This must be the place
 

This must be the place

I was afraid of getting caught. As a teenager, I found myself sneaking into the back door of my grandfather’s…
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Celebrate wood crafts at the Folk Art Center
 

Celebrate wood crafts at the Folk Art Center

“Wood Day,” an annual celebration of wood crafts, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, in…
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Tickets on sale for WCU performances
 

Tickets on sale for WCU performances

Tickets for the Western Carolina University Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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Mountain momma
 

Mountain momma

Living within walking distance of the farmers market has lots of perks. For starters, it’s a great excuse when asked,…
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Porsche club to raise money for Sarge’s
 

Porsche club to raise money for Sarge’s

The Carolinas Region, Mountain Area of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) is hosting the 5th annual People’s Choice Concours,…
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Black brings country hits to Franklin
 

Black brings country hits to Franklin

Country singer Clint Black will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing…
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Barbecue, classic cars roll into Franklin
 

Barbecue, classic cars roll into Franklin

The 5th annual Mountain High BBQ Festival and Car Show will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and…
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Trace Adkins hits the stage at Harrah’s
 

Trace Adkins hits the stage at Harrah’s

Country singer Trace Adkins performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Harrah’s Cherokee.
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